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KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek

FairPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI E of JCT W/ Ky 181 · Structure no. 110B00005N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-106
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location4.5 MI E of JCT W/ Ky 181
RouteState Highway 106
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88222, -87.11111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-106 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.